Austrian slopes. Ski resorts in Austria: how to find on the map, rating of the best places, weather, prices
Few countries are as strongly associated with skiing as Austria. Ski Austria is as stable a combination as Mozart and Vienna - and for good reason: many winter resorts with a well-developed infrastructure, a variety of high-quality slopes, which can be skied for a record number of months a year, and a large-scale après ski, which has long become a byword in the ski "party". In general, no matter how you look at it, it turns out that for a ski holiday you need to go to Austria for a solid five - this country is guaranteed not to deceive your expectations.
A lot has been said about the advantages of winter Austria, and it will not be superfluous to put them together. Let's start with the dominant factor for every conscious skier - the variety and grooming of the slopes. Here Austria did not let us down (as well as on other issues) - in the Tyrol region alone, the unofficial capital of the local "skiing", there are more than 20 resorts with a wide variety of slopes for tourists to choose from - gentle and steep, for "middle peasants" and pros, "walking" and "technical".
Austrian tracks are well-groomed to the envy of many competitors in snow tourism - the slightest bumps are instantly expelled from the perfectly flat surface of the track, and dense snow cover is monitored with no less care - if anything, snow cannons immediately come into play. However, with snow provision in ski Austria everything is in order: its alpine part is generously strewn with glaciers that freeze the surface of the mountain from the inside, so that snow in many resorts falls already in November and does not melt until April.
It is not necessary to "bump" into pompous resorts - in Austria there are a large number of less popular cities with very reasonable prices.
The next nice "trick" of winter Austria is the vast ski areas, consisting of neighboring resorts, united by a single ski pass. For example, you can drive around the picturesque Zillertal valley without additional expenses by purchasing a “ski pass” (Zillertal Superskipass) for five resorts at once - and this is as much as 668 km of slopes for any level of athletes. With a fairly reasonable cost - about 287 EUR per week, such a ski pass will allow you to remarkably diversify your ski vacation.
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Finally, let's mention one more feature of Austrian skiing - après ski! Even the most fanatical conquerors of slopes and heights need to “break away from society and fall” - in a pleasant figurative sense: to skip a glass or two of mulled wine or “hang out” in a nightclub. In this part, Austria has the honor to offer the best discos in the Alps, literally thundering all over Europe, pompous restaurants with Michelin stars in the asset and a lot of shopping opportunities in ski resorts - you can find everything your heart desires there: from traditional chronometers to gilded garden shovels.
Of the few disadvantages of ski Austria, we will only mention a rather high price tag. You can't ride cheap here. At the same time, it is not necessary to go to pompous resorts - in Austria there are a large number of less popular cities with more adequate prices. At the same time, the slopes and infrastructure are everywhere on top.
Resorts of Tyrol
Tyrol is traditionally considered the best area for skiing. Its central part includes the capital of the federal state Innsbruck, the venue for the Winter Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976, and areas such as Ranger Kempfl, Patscherkofel, Hungerburg Seegrube, Glusenger, Mutterer Alm. This also includes part of the ski villages of the Ziller Valley and famous resort Seefeld, providing wide selection entertainment besides skiing.
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Resorts of Salzburg
No less interesting in terms of skiing are the resorts that are part of the state of Salzburg. Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, with a well-developed tourist infrastructure, numerous lifts and 130 km of slopes, attract a large number of tourists every year. The Grossglockner Alpine Road is a local natural attraction. Prices on the page are for November 2018.
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Here you can ride until you lose strength, without repeating the same descent in one day, there are slopes of different difficulty levels, and after-ski parties are for every taste and budget. None of the resorts is like the other, each has its own characteristics, its own charm and charm. We present you the ten biggest ski resorts in Austria for the 2013/2014 season.
The Mayrhofen ski resort, so beloved and popular among Russian tourists, offers action & fun to the full: the famous après-ski in Brück´n Stadl, where four mugs of beer are poured in a record 11 seconds, and discos in Snowbombing. If we count only the ski area above Mayrhofen, then in terms of size and length of slopes, it will take 10th place in Austria. Meanwhile, the elevation difference here is the largest in the surveyed ten: the tracks are located between 620 m and 2,250 m above sea level. The length of slopes prepared by snowcats is 133 km - from the simplest "blue" to the legendary "anthracite-black" Harakiri, the steepest slope in Austria, the slope of which reaches 78%. The one who went down the "Harakiri" is happy to buy a T-shirt in the nearest shop with the inscription "I survived Harakiri".
Mayrhofen
Data:
– length of tracks: 133 km;
– the resort will appeal to fans of après-ski, lovers active rest and extreme.
Peculiarities:
– the steepest track in Austria and a 10-kilometer descent into the valley;
– new high-speed chair lifts with wind hoods and heated seats;
– VansPenkenPark in Mayrhofen;
– après-ski until 2 am.
Bare numbers:
- height difference - 1,880 m;
- especially for those who go to the mountain early in the morning: on certain days, the lifts start working at seven in the morning.
How to get there:
By car: Autobahn A12, exit Zillertal, 30 km on the B169 to Mayrhofen.
By train: any international train with a stop in Jenbach, where you need to change to the Zillertal train, which will take you to Mayrhofen for € 7.
The most important thing in Sölden is guaranteed snow. Of all the ten largest ski regions in Austria, the ski area in Sölden is the highest - up to 3,330 m above sea level. However, going down will not cause any problems either - snow cannons will take care of this. Some trails end right at the après ski bars - you can relax after skiing in Sölden until the morning.
Data:
– length of tracks: 150 km;
– ski pass price: €48 per day;
– the resort will appeal to lovers of noisy après-ski.
Peculiarities:
– guaranteed snow from October to May;
- après-ski parties at the Fire and Ice bar until 3 am;
– Alpine skiing World Cup track on the Rettenbach glacier, tracks with speed measurement and automatic video recording;
- Hannibal Show on the Rettenbach Glacier in April.
Bare numbers:
– one 3S lift (with three carrying cables), 7 gondola, 16 chairlifts and 9 ski lifts;
– 80% of easy and medium difficulty tracks;
– 28 km of black pistes and a 2 km ski route.
How to get there:
By car: exit from the motorway A12 at the sign for Ötztal, 35 km on the B186 road to Sölden.
By train: you will have to make a lot of transfers to the Ötztal station. A regular bus departs from the station every hour and the journey to Sölden takes 90 minutes.
Kitzbühel is one of the legendary and famous ski resorts in the Alps. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the first skiing from the top of the Kitzbüheler Horn. No less legendary are the races from Hahnenkamm - Alpine skiing World Cup competitions on the downhill track "Streif", one of the most difficult and dangerous. Kitzbühel is only 125 km from international airport in Munich and 80 km from Salzburg Airport. The network of trails and ski lifts on the surrounding slopes starts from an altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level.
Kitzbühel
Data:
– length of tracks: 170 km;
– ski pass price: €47 per day;
– the resort is most suitable for good skiers, lovers of delicious food.
Peculiarities:
- in January, during the World Cup stage (from January 21 to January 26, 2014), not only the elite of skiing, but also the cream of society, and not only Austrian, meet here;
- downhill track "Streif" with a maximum slope of 85%;
- many après-ski points, as well as gourmet restaurants;
- for lovers of ski touring and off-piste descents - 230 km² of Kitzbühel mountain space.
Bare numbers:
- 51 lifts;
– 32 km of marked, but not prepared slopes (ski-route).
How to get there:
By car: motorway A8 in the direction of Salzburg, exit towards Kufstein, exit from the motorway at the signpost Kufstein Süd, motorway B178 in the direction of St. Johann in Tirol, B161 towards Kitzbühel. From Munich - 2 hours, from Salzburg - 1 hour 40 minutes.
By train: couple of transfers from Munich, lower station cable car on the Hahnenkamm is three minutes from the train station.
Sports, shows, après-ski parties, concerts by world-famous pop-rock stars: in Ischgl, of course, young people will be the most interesting. A huge expanse of sunny slopes, a wide network of prepared trails and endless opportunities for freeriding.
Data:
– length of tracks: 238 km;
– ski pass price: €43.50 per day in high season.
Peculiarities:
- concerts of world rock stars;
– snow parks and mountain huts next to the slopes;
– good opportunities for freeriding and guaranteed snow throughout the season.
Bare numbers:
– highest point the resort is located at an altitude of 2,872 m;
- 43 lifts;
– 16% of the tracks are blue, 65% are red and 19% are black.
How to get there:
By car: from Innsbruck on the Arlbergstrasse, turn at the sign for Pians, then 20 km on the Silvrettastraße B188 in the direction of Ischgl.
Brixental
1. Wilder Kaiser/Brixental
And finally, the largest ski area in Austria - ski world Wilder-Kaiser/Brixental. In terms of the total length of prepared pistes, this region ranks 9th in Europe. It is unlikely that anyone is able to go around all 279 km of the slopes of Brixental in one day. Despite the relatively small heights, it’s still worth going here - especially since this is one of the best in terms of transport accessibility resorts in the Alps.
Data:
– length of tracks: 279 km;
– ski pass price: €44 per day in high season;
- the resort is ideal for fans of the so-called cruise skiing, snowboarders and those who have not ridden all day.
Peculiarities:
– the largest area for day and night skiing in Austria;
- 48% of "blue" slopes and only 6% of "black" slopes;
- an ideal resort for snowboarders - there are practically no long gentle slopes and flat traverses, but there are several snow parks.
Naked numbers:
– 91 cable cars;
– more than 70 mountain restaurants, cafes and après-ski bars;
– Alpeniglu® Dorf - igloo village with igloo restaurant, bar, ice sculpture exhibition and ice chapel;
- three fan parks, one track with video recording, SkiWelt Chill Areas with free internet access;
– three night sledge tracks (until 2 a.m.);
– The 13 km illuminated ski track is the longest in Austria.
How to get there:
By car: from Munich on the autobahn via Rosenheim, turning to Kufstein Süd or Wörgl Ost, then almost all SkiWelt centers are accessible via the new highway.
By train: the nearest train station is in Hopfgarten. In one night, you can get here, for example, from Northern Germany on the Schnee-Express. From Munich or Vienna - by EuroCity trains to Wörgl, change to local railway, which takes you to the lower station of the cable car in Hopfgarten in 10 minutes.
To date, Austria is one of the leaders in the reception of skiers and snowboarders. The components of success are simple: a short flight, excellent slopes and a variety of accommodation options - from luxurious five-star hotels with spas and thermal springs to budget apartments. Thus, this alpine country can satisfy the needs of different categories of tourists who are in love with the mountains.
So what is the difference between ski resorts in Austria? Where is the best place for you to go? Where is it better to relax with the whole family, and where - with a noisy company? What are the prices for ski passes in Austrian resorts? In our material you can find answers to these questions and get information about popular and not very ski resorts in Austria. So let's start the ski season!
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bad Kleinkirchheim is a small village in the north of Carinthia, which is an excellent mountain and thermal resort. This place, located at an altitude of 1100 meters on the border national park Norkberg and known for its thermal springs since the Middle Ages, very quickly gained popularity among lovers winter views sports thanks to the many trails of various difficulty levels. There are also very steep slopes, and gentle slopes for "dummies". The ski season lasts from mid-December to April.
In addition to skiing, you can improve your health here at the Baths of St. Catherine (water temperature 24-33 degrees; 2 indoor pools and one outdoor) and Roman Baths (water temperature - 28-36 degrees; one indoor and one outdoor pool).
In the evening, there are many bars, discos, various shows are held, and from 18-30 to 0-30 runs free bus Apres Ski.
Katchberg
Austrian ski resort in the land of Carinthia, which in summer turns into an excellent place for eco-tourism. Kutschberg is located very close to the A10 highway and includes two peaks - Tschanek and Ainek. Their ski areas are not connected to each other, so you will have to pass from one to another through the village of Katchberg.
Nasfeld
Nassfeld is one of the largest ski resorts in Austria in the land of Carinthia, but so far almost unknown to Russian tourists. It is partly located in Italy. Most hotels are located at an altitude of 1300-1500 meters, and the elevation difference is more than 1400 meters - from 615 to 2030 meters.
Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein
One of the most famous and visited ski and thermal spas Austria. Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are located in the center of the Gastein Valley in the Salzburgerland. The first is at an altitude of 1002 meters above sea level, the second is slightly lower - 858 meters.
Bad Gastein is also called the “Alpine Monte Carlo”: holidays here are not cheap, but absolutely all winter sports fans will like the local slopes. Bad Hofgastein is considered more democratic and less luxury resort. The mountain villages themselves have been known since the Middle Ages and are great for pleasant walks outdoors.
Dachstein West and Lammertal
One of the most picturesque ski resorts in Austria, located just an hour from Salzburg. The region is united by a developed system of lifts connecting the villages of Abtenau, Annaberg, Gosau, Lungötz, Russbach, St. Martin am Tennengebirge, where tourists usually settle, with forest ski slopes. This region is well suited for family vacation and skating.
- Trails, lifts and prices of the resorts Dachstein West and Lammertal
Saalbach and Hinterglemm
This Austrian ski resort in the Glemmtal valley, thanks to the many interesting slopes, both steep and gentle, has gained popularity among many lovers of skiing of various skill levels. The villages of Saaalbach and Hintreglemm are located very close to each other, at an altitude of 1003 and 1050 meters respectively. At the same time, there are traditionally more tourists in Saalbach than in the less noisy Hinterglemm. Both villages are surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
- Trails, lifts and prices of the resorts Saalbach and Hinterglemm
Kaprun
One of the ski resorts in Salzburg, located at an altitude of 786 meters in the Pinzgau region. Kaprun is quite popular among many ski lovers and confirms its reputation great resort not only magnificent slopes, but also gorgeous nature.
In that small town there is always a cozy homely atmosphere and very little noise. The skiing region is usually divided into two parts: the Maiskogel with a maximum height of 1675 meters, suitable for beginners, and the three-kilometer Kitzsteinhorn glacier with very difficult slopes.
Obertauern
One of the most exciting Austrian resorts in terms of skiing - it is here that the steepest and most difficult slopes of the Salzburg land are located, although there is more than enough space for beginners. The village of Obertauern itself is quite small, but with its own Alpine flavor.
Zell am See and Schuttdorf
Located at an altitude of 760 meters on the coast beautiful lake, the town of Zell am See offers its visitors wonderful holiday and skiing on the quality slopes of the Schmittenhöhe mountain. In addition, you can go shopping in the town.
The administrative part of Zell am See, the resort of Schuttdorf is less famous than its larger neighbor, but it is united with it by one ski area, and is also more suitable for those who would like to save a little on accommodation. There are many great cafes, shops and discos here, so there is plenty to do in Schuttdorf after skiing.
- Trails, lifts and prices of the resorts of Zell am See and Schuttdorf
Schladming
Situated in the Dachstein Mountains in Styria, the resort is especially attractive for extreme riders and freeriders, as the area has several excellent off-piste slopes. However, nevertheless, most of the slopes of Schladming are red, so there is where to turn around even for not the most experienced skiers. The largest ski area is the Planai area. Schladming itself has long gained a reputation as one of the best ski resorts in the world.
Sportvelt Amade
The Sportvelt Amade is 10 ski areas at once, which are united by one ski pass. There are a huge number of slopes suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. Among the towns and villages included in this region, there are old ones - St. Johan im Pongau, Altenmarkt and Radstadt, as well as the more modern small towns of Eben, Flachau, Filzmoos, Wagrain and Kleinarl. Especially worth highlighting is Flachau, which combines a wonderful ski resort and a place where you can have great fun. In addition, it was in Flachau that Hermann Mayer, nicknamed "Herminator", was born - one of the greatest skiers of all time.
Westendorf
Westendorf is located in the Kitzbühel region in the Wilder Kaiser-Brixental mountains and is considered not only an excellent ski resort, but also one of beautiful villages Austria. Westendorf is best suited for families who prefer a quiet and relaxing holiday and comfortable riding. Also this a good place for the first steps in the world of skiing.
Axamer Lycium
A ski resort in the land of Tyrol that has hosted the Olympic Games twice. Despite this, Axamer remained quiet. mountain village, adjacent to Lycium - a beautiful basin, ideal for skiing.
Galtyur
An ideal place for those who prefer silence, solitude and calm skiing to the noise of large ski resorts. Galtür is located near Ischgl, only a 15-minute drive, but here it is quieter and cheaper. This small alpine village, by the way, is located at a fairly high altitude - 1584 meters.
Gerlos
This beautiful ski resort is located near the border of the states of Tyrol and Salzburg and is considered the pearl of the region. There are not only many excellent slopes at a decent height and guaranteed to be covered in snow, but also great opportunities to relax after skiing - après-ski bars and restaurants, paragliding and much more.
Seefeld
One of the most famous sports resorts not only in Tyrol, but throughout Austria. Here are the best cross-country skiing tracks in the country, for which this place is first of all famous, by the way, which hosted two Olympics. One of the advantages of Seefeld is its proximity (about 20 kilometers) to Innsbruck. In the past, Seefeld attracted many intellectuals and artists, and one can say that it has not lost its charm.
Söll
A very popular ski resort, while maintaining its comfort and hospitality. Söll is located in the east of Tyrol and is part of a huge ski area called Brixental / Wilder Kaiser. Together with Söll, this region includes the resorts of Westendorf, Kelschau, Going, Scheffau, Brixen im Tal, Itter, Elmau and Hopfgarten.
Sölden
Sölden is located in the famous Otztal (Ötztal) valley and is adjacent to other popular resorts in this area - Ventem, Hochselden, Hochgurgl and Obergurgl. According to some reports, all together they form the most visited ski region in Austria.
Sölden is located at an altitude of 1350 meters, so snow is guaranteed. Plus, the Otztal valley itself is truly beautiful, although some may not like the fact that Sölden is elongated and runs along the main road of this ski region.
Eagles
The small, calm and cozy Tyrolean village of Igls is located just 7 kilometers from Innsbruck on a beautiful plateau. This place, like some others in the vicinity of Innsbruck, hosted the Olympics twice.
Ischgl
Ischgl is one of the resorts (together with Samnaun) of the Silvretta ski area, and its main difference from many others is its hyperactive life, many tourists, discos, parties, combined with stunning slopes for skiing (though not extreme). The resort gained popularity about 30 years ago and since then has the reputation of one of the most popular in all the country.
Kappl
Kappl - pretty small resort very close to Ischgl, and both have the same ski pass. Kappl is a calmer and more peaceful resort and is covered with snow all season due to its heights.
Kirchberg
A fairly well-known Tyrolean resort, located 6 kilometers from Kitzbühel and connected to it by ski lifts. In general, from Kirchberg you can easily get to other ski resorts in the Pengelstein and Hankenkamm areas. Kirchberg is considered not so quiet resort - there are enough après-ski bars, restaurants and noisy discos, so after skiing nothing will stop you from having great fun.
Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel has long been known as one of the most popular and famous ski resorts not only in Austria, but throughout the world. As a center for skiing, Kitzbühel declared itself back in the 20s of the last century. Today you can see both the “powerful of this world” skiing here, staying in luxurious hotels in the region, and many young people willingly hanging out after skiing in the old Kitzbühel. One of the pearls of the resort is the Streif slalom track, known far beyond the borders of Austria, which hosts the stages of the world championships.
Mayrhofen
Located in the famous "Tyrolean Valley", Mayrhofen is considered one of the best ski resorts - everything is connected with this sport here, and the local valleys and slopes will not leave indifferent any fan of speed skiing. In total, the region unites 4 valleys, of which the most famous is the Tuxertal with the Hintertux glacier. For dummies, the Ahorn area is suitable, for the more experienced - Penken, and Hintertux - for the "advanced".
Neustift
This is a small Tyrolean village in the Stubai Valley, just a couple of dozen kilometers from Innsbruck. One of the skiing centers of the region is the Stubai Glacier, to which a free ski bus runs from Innsbruck along the valley. The Neustift resort includes tiny ski resorts Neustiftdorf, Kampl and Neder. Innsbruck Airport is only 26 kilometers from Neustift, so you can get there by taxi or bus.
Obergurgl and Hochgurgl
These are two fraternal villages at the end of the famous ski valley Otztal (Ötztal), located at a decent height - about 2 kilometers above sea level. Actually, Obergurgl and Hochgurgl form one of the highest ski resorts in Austria. It is especially convenient that the Obergurgl ski lifts are located right next to the village. Hochgurgl is located at an altitude of 2150 meters and is a secluded expensive resort of 6 luxury hotels.
- Trails, lifts and prices of the resorts Obergurgl and Hochgurgl
Saint Anton
This resort is a landmark for the world of skiing. It was here that in 1904 the first competitions in history took place, and in 1922 the first ski school in the world was opened. St. Anton, along with the resorts of St. Christoph, Zürs, Lech, Oberlech and Stuben, is part of the well-known and popular Arlberg ski region. Riding here is not so cheap, while the prices for accommodation are more or less reasonable.
Serfaus
A fairly new ski resort in the western part of Tyrol, not far from the headwaters of the Inn River. In addition to Serfaus itself, the region includes the neighboring ski villages of Fiss and Ladis. All three resorts are connected by lifts and slopes. In a fairly short time, Serfaus has become one of the best ski regions in the country.
Fulpmes
Fulpmes is one of the ski resorts in the Stubai Valley with excellent slopes, toboggan runs, skating rinks, etc. This is a beautiful alpine town with a wonderful atmosphere created by the historic center with its cozy bars and shops. The Fulpmes ski area is called Schlick 2000.
Fugen
The most beautiful resort town in the Zillertal valley, famous, among other things, for its Gothic architecture. Fügen consists of two parts - directly Fügen and Fügenberg. The main ski areas are Spieljoch and Hochfügen. The first is great for family skiing, the second will appeal more to skilful skiers and snowboarders. Innsbruck Airport is located 40 kilometers from Fügen, Munich - 130. From the airports you can get to the resort by shuttle buses or by train to Jenbach station and by bus to Fügen.
The European Sports Region (Europa-Sportregion), which includes the resorts of Zell am See, Piesendorf and Kaprun, is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps. In terms of popularity and opportunities for outdoor activities, it has no equal in Austria. Here, at an altitude of 800 to 3000 meters above sea level, they do not talk about snow - it is guaranteed. The winter season in the region lasts from November to the end of April. But thanks to the proximity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, skiing is possible all year round.
The ski pass of the region is valid in three ski areas: on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, in the ski area near the village of Kaprun Maiskogel and on the "home" mountain Zell am See Schmitten. The Zell am See-Kaprun region offers more than 60 ski lifts; over 130 km of ski slopes of all difficulty levels - from training and simple "blue" to interesting "red" and "black"; 200 km of flat skiing; toboggan runs, more than 10 ski schools, including for children.
There are all conditions for practicing 30 sports. This is a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have at their disposal indoor tennis courts, squash and horseback riding, bowling, gyms, indoor pools, saunas, a large spa complex with TAUERN SPA mineral water pools, parachuting and paragliding and much more. Zell am See (757 m) and Kaprun (786 m) - you can enjoy your vacation in any weather and at any time of the year.
The Pitztal is a ski resort famous for its glaciers and excellent skiing conditions. Here skiers will find about 129 km. trails of different difficulty levels, and you can ride on the glaciers from September to May.
The region includes three ski areas - Hochzeiger (1450-2450 m), Rifflsee (1680-2880 m) and Pitztaler-Gletscher (1740-3440 m), the last two have a single ski pass. You can also purchase a PitzRegioCard ski pass, which is valid in all ski areas of the Pitztal valley and on the lifts of the High Imst. The free shuttle takes guests anywhere in the Pitztal.
At the beginning of the valley, above the village of Jerzens, there is the largest ski area in the region - Hochzeiger. This is 40 km of various slopes, 9 lifts, a height difference of 1000 m. Trails of medium difficulty prevail here. There are opportunities for freestyle, extreme and off-piste skiing. There is a snowpark for snowboarders. There is also a 6 km illuminated toboggan run.
The lifts to the glacier and to the Rifflsee ski area are located at the very end of the valley, near the village of Mandarfen (1675 m), which is administratively part of locality Saint Leonhard. The total length of the slopes of these ski areas is 41 km, they are served by 12 lifts. There are many difficult beautiful red slopes (40 km) and a snow park with various obstacles and time measurements. There are suitable trails for beginners. The Rifflsee ski area is equipped with a special children's chair lift.
In the Pitztal ski resort, travelers are given the opportunity to try a variety of entertainment. You can watch the mountain panorama from the highest cafe in Austria (3440 meters), climbers can master 17 interesting icefalls at once, there is also the opportunity to do paragliding, curling, winter fishing or visit museums hiking trails and temples of the valley.
Nearest railway station: Imst-Pitztal: 11 km / 24 km / 36 km
Innsbruck is a unique symbiosis of a first-class resort and a beautiful museum city with a history of about 800 years. Innsbruck is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, at the foot of the Karwendel ridge. Height surrounding it mountain ranges exceeds 2500 m, which guarantees stunning views from almost anywhere in Innsbruck.
Above the city rises Mount Patscherkofel (Patscherkofel), on the slopes of which the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1964 and 1976. From them the city inherited a beautiful ski infrastructure: stadiums, ski jumps, skating rinks, various tracks and much more. Impeccably groomed slopes, which attract skiers from all over the world, offer slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and for all tastes, as well as trails illuminated at night twice a week. There are also family trails, and the smallest is waiting for the Sunny Kids Park.
The Patcherkofel ski area is located 20 km from Stubai with its numerous ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain are charmingly picturesque Tyrolean villages: Igls, Lans, Ville, Natters, Mutters, Patch.
Video: Mayrhofen , Zillertal(links to youtube)
Lake Wörth is the most large lake region of Carinthia. On its banks there are several resort towns connected by water tram routes. AT summer time the water temperature in the lake reaches +25 +27 degrees Celsius. Tourists come to the Wörthsee to swim, play golf, and also see the Cheppaslucht waterfalls, the Hochosterwitz castle, the capital of the region - Klagenfurt and the Kartti abbeys with monasteries.
The Wildschenau Valley, which brings together four picturesque villages, is located in Tyrol, 75 km from Innsbruck, 115 km from Munich, 130 km from Salzburg and 360 km from Zurich. The peculiarity of this ski resort is its idyllic privacy, as well as wide, not crowded ski slopes which will delight both experienced skiers who want to enjoy nature away from the noise and test themselves in the Race`n`Sport Arena professional training area, as well as beginner skiers and, first of all, young guests. Fan park on Schatzberg Mountain awaits snowboarders (freeride, jumps, quarter pipes, wave rides, snake, rails, Half Pipe – 90 m). Between ski areas organized bus service, from Thursday to Saturday also a night bus (from 20:00 to 03:00). Here you can also take snowshoe walks along well-groomed winter routes with a total length of 40 km, visit swimming pools and saunas, and go sledding (three tracks plus one illuminated).
In Wildschenau there is the Tyrolean Wood Museum, the Museum of Mountain Farming, and a half-hour drive in the town of Wörgl is the water park and sauna world WAVE.
Since December 16, 2012, the Wildschönau ski area has been connected to the Alpbachtal ski area in the new Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area.
Wildschönau is above all an ideal place for a family ski holidays. The name of the valley, which combines the words wild, schön and Au, in translation “beautiful pristine valley”, speaks for itself. Guests will enjoy not only the pristine beauty of nature, but also a combination of reasonable prices and high quality.
The Telfs ski resort is located just 25 kilometers from Innsbruck in a small Tyrolean valley. It has everything for outdoor activities: an indoor pool, a sauna, a large skating rink, a toboggan run, a sports center with a large climbing wall and even a real sauna. Very close is the large ski resort Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers Tyrol. Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol, is located on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m, surrounded by the Karlwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges. The proximity of Innsbruck (20 km) and the famous German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (20 km) only adds to the treasury of this ski area.
| Salzburg | Munich | Innsbruck | Vein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 206 km | 127 km | 24 km | 500 km |
| 2 hours | 1 hour 40 minutes | 25 min. | 4 hours 50 minutes | |
| 2 hours 50 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes | 40 min. | 5 hours 55 minutes |
In the very south of Austria, in the Carnic Alps, there is one of the ten most popular ski resorts in the country - Nassfeld. This is the sunniest ski area in Austria, with an average of 100 more hours of sunshine during the winter season than in other regions. The resort is located on the border with Italy, and some slopes lead straight to the border. The elevation difference here is 1300–2020 m. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty with a total length of 110 km are served by 30 modern lifts, including the longest gondola lift in Europe, the Millennium Express. And in children's ski schools, mini-clubs and gardens, they will take care to teach skiing to the youngest guests of the resort.
On the border of the two Austrian federal states - Carinthia and Salzburg, on a sunny pass at an altitude of 1640 m above sea level, is Katschberg, ideal for a family holiday. The ski area starts here at 2220 m, climatic conditions guarantee high-quality snow cover (all slopes are equipped with snow cannons for safety), wide pistes with a total length of 70 km provide interesting skiing for both beginners and experienced skiers. Athletes will find here 10 km of "black" slopes and the Aineck fun park. Restaurants, bars open until late in the evening and discos provide great leisure after skiing.
| Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vein | Munich | Klagenfurt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 284 km | 116 km | 320 km | 243 km | 115 km |
| Travel time by car (approx.) | 2 hours 55 minutes | 1 hour 25 minutes | 4 h. 00 min. | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Travel time by train (approx.) | 1 hour | 4 hours 50 minutes | |||
| Distance from Rennweg | 116 km | 110 km |
East Tyrol is one of the largest resort regions Tyrol with excellent conditions for family skiing, training for beginner skiers and snowboarders. Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, is considered the sunniest place in Austria, and scenic view to the Dolomites will enchant even seasoned travelers. Here is one of the most high peaks Austria - Grossglockner (3798 m) and Moelltal glacier (3122 m).
Well-equipped slopes, excellent infrastructure, hotels and pensions for every taste and budget make your stay here pleasant and memorable. Cross-country skiers will find excellent conditions in East Tyrol to practice their favorite sport. The region is part of Dolomiti Nordic Ski, a system of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails in Austria and Italy.
Heiligenblut is a small village in Carinthia, at the foot of the high mountain Austrian Grossglockner. Its symbol is the Gothic church of St. Vinzenz, which contains a sacred relic - the blood of Christ, brought from Constantinople by a crusader knight. Hence the name of the village, which in German means "holy blood".
Gold was mined in the mountains around Heiligenblut in the Middle Ages, and now the area thrives on ski tourism and mountaineering. A unique railway tunnel to Mount Flyisalm was built here, which operates only in winter, delivering tourists to the ski slopes.
The romantic and charming spa town of Baden bei Wien, surrounded by fields and vineyards, is located right next to Vienna, only 26 km away. The excellent climate with moderate heat in summer and comfortable temperatures in winter allows you to relax here at any time of the year. First of all, Baden is famous for its sulphurous springs. Even the city coat of arms, bestowed by Emperor Frederick III, depicts a man and a woman in a bath tub. The healing power of Baden mineral waters was known to the ancient Romans. The place where warm sulphurous springs rise from crevices in the rocks, they called "aquae" - "water". At one time, the Baden baths were chosen by the crowned persons. For centuries, emperors have come here for rest and treatment. And still Baden is considered a prestigious suburb of Vienna and one of the best thermal resorts in Austria.
Balneological resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an ideal place for those who want to improve their health and have a good rest. It is located 116 km from Vienna, on the territory of the federal state of Burgenland. This region has long earned the love of the Austrians for its extraordinary beautiful nature, mild sunny climate, clean air, gastronomic traditions and excellent entertainment infrastructure.
Hydrotherapy at the resort has centuries-old traditions. The hallmark of Bad Tatzmannsdorf are mineral waters of various compositions, hot springs and peat mud. Here, such medical procedures with the use of mineral waters as baths and drinking courses are successfully applied.
